Arena Creative

Fire and Ice Restaurant in Trucksville, PA near Wilkes Barre and Scranton Top Notch!

2012-01-26T19:58:00.000-08:00

My fiance and I have been to this restaurant twice now and both times were awesome!
The ambience is excellent. We were there for an early lunch once and an early dinner. Both times (11am, 430pm) were quiet and enjoyable. The service was really good, the food quality was phenomenal! I highly recommend it!

Some of our favorites are:

Beer Battered basket of Shrimp (lunch) (yum, yum, yum)
Lump Crab & Shrimp Cocktail Jumbo Lump Crab and Poached White Shrimp (appetizer) (extravagant, but oh so good!
Cider-Soaked Double-Cut Prime Pork Chop well-marbled Chop marinated in a Brace’s Apple Cider, then Char-Grilled and finished with a Maple Glaze and Cranberry Drizzle, served with Pumpkin & Butternut Squash Risotto (dinner) (a quality looking, tasting and sizeable pork chop, exquisite!

And my most favorite....

Chicken Chasseur Sautéed Chicken Scaloppini with Forrest Mushroom Marsala Demi Glace, Oven-dried Tomatoes and Tarragon Butter served with Jasmine Rice and Chef’s Vegetables (Dinner) (this just melted in my mouth! the mushroom deme glace was superb, the rice was tender and flavorful and the vegetables featured a wide variety of non-traditional vegetables!)
Orange Cognac Salad Field Greens tossed with Orange Cognac Dressing, dried Cranberries, candied Walnuts, and Gorgonzola (if you get a chance to try this...it is like having desert before dinner, the flavors are just so nice together! the dressing is smooth and the crunch from the candied walnuts just gives it a great punch!)

They have a website:
http://fireandiceontobycreek.com/index.html
I highly recommend them!

My feedback from customers

2012-01-26T19:40:00.001-08:00

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/feedback/arenacreative

My Grammy Predictions Part I

2012-01-24T19:52:00.000-08:00

My predictions for the 54th Grammys

By Valerie Arena

Album of the Year: Adele 21

Record of the Year: Katy Perry: Firework

Song of the Year : Bruno Mars, Grenade

Best New Artist: Nciki Minaj

Best Pop Solo Performance: Adele: Someone Like You

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Coldplay Paradise

Best Pop Instrumental Album: Brian Setzer: Setzer Goes Instru-mental

Best Pop Vocal Album: Adele 21

Best Dance Recording: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Dance/Electronica Album: Skrillex Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Tony Bennett and Various Artists Duets II

Best Rock Performance: Coldplay Every Teardrop is a Waterfall

Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance: Mastodon Curl of the Burl

Best Rock Song: Coldplay Every Teardrop is A Waterfall

Best Rock Album: Foo Fighters Wasting Light

Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead The King of Limbs

Best R&B Performance: Kelly Price and Stokley Not My Daddy

Best Traditional R&B Performance: R. Kelly Radio message

Best R&B Song: Cee Lo Green Fool for You

Best R&B Album: R Kelly Love Letter

Best Rap Performance: Nicki Minaj and Drake Moment 4 Life

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Dr. Dre, Eminem and Skylar Grey I Need A Doctor

Best Rap Song: I Need A Doctor (see above)

Best Rap Album: Jay-Z and Kanye West Watch the Throne

Best Country Solo Performance: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Duo/Group Performance: Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson Don’t you Wanna Stay

Best Country Song: Taylor Swift Mean

Best Country Album: Speak Now Taylor Swift

Best New Age Album: Al Conti Northern Seas

It's gift time again at Arena Creative! November 2011!

2011-11-13T17:17:00.000-08:00

The code ARENAGIFT will get you free gift(s) with purchase!

Free Gift(s) with purchase

For more details check my blog on my Artfire site!

Happy Holidays!

Free Gift through Sunday 11/22/10 from Arena Creative!

2010-11-18T13:46:00.000-08:00

The remainder of this week your purchase at
www.arenacreative.etsy.com
will net you a free gift. There are lots of stationery card sets, thank you card sets and one lucky customer will get a intro pack that has cards, earrings and aceo in it!
All you need to do is make a purchase in my shop and an extra goody goes into your package!
Just mention "Blogger free gift" in the comments on your Etsy check out!
Thank you!!!

A review of my shop

2010-11-14T08:31:00.000-08:00

http://evoluchuns.blogspot.com/2010/11/arena-creative-review.html

Thank you for your review!!!

The twelve pendulums of summer

2010-11-09T19:11:00.000-08:00

In the process of listing a new collection for my magick shop - a set/series of 12 one of a kind pendulums, each with it's own focus. Here is one of them:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/61331149/jade-goddess-pendulum

I've listed 5 of the 12 thus far -the others should be up tommorrow. =) I've held off listing these for a few months - wanted to have them soak up the energy of Samhain!

Back to business

2010-10-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Hi all,
I am back to Etsy now and also creating my website. I'll be posting again more often!
Best,
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

2010-06-25T12:20:00.000-07:00

Inventory is smaller right now due to summer shows, what is in the shop at
http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ is 50% off for SBS!
Purchase and check out... if you pay in full I will refund you the discount. If you wish to wait to pay - check out and I'll send you a revised paypal invoice.

Orders $10 and up from my supply shop will get a nice bonus bag of goodies and destash.
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

Say you saw it here on BLOGGER!
Thanks!
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

2010-06-18T11:45:00.000-07:00

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

take 50% off any order over $10
Sale good through 11:59pm Sunday 6/20/2010
Pay and I'll refund the discount or wait for a revised invoice!
Thank yoU!
Happy Weekend!
Valerie Arena

BIG Saturday Blog Shoppers Discounts June 11-12-13

2010-06-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

50% off any purchase at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/
50% off any purchase at http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

Yes 50% off 1 item or 20 items.... your whole ORDER is 50% off.
Cart what you want, check out, don't pay yet... send me a message and I will send you a revised Paypal invoice!

Thank you !!!
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

2010-06-04T21:28:00.000-07:00

SATURDAY BLOG SHOPPERS SPECIALS!!!

I'm having a moving sale!!!!!

40% off any order over $10 at http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ (my supply shop) or http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/ (my vintage shop)

30% off any order over $10 at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ (jewelry, stationary, art, prints, aceos and more more more!)

This sale is good on June 5th and June 6th.

You can send me a "convo" on etsy and I can send you a revised invoice from Paypal, just shop, check out and leave me a message in your etsy invoice or via etsy convo with the word "moving" in it and I will send you a revised invoice. If you check out and I see the word "moving" in your invoice or you convo me I will refund your discount via paypal if the order has been paid for already. Your choice!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Summer Travels

2010-06-03T00:55:00.000-07:00

Arena Creative will be doing a few shows this summer.
Please come out and see our items in person!
Let us know you saw the blog or are an Etsy person!
We will have a different variety of items at each event,
with special items catering to the theme and audience of each event.
Here's where we'll be:

June:

17, 18, 19, 20

Noxen, PA

Rattlesnake Round Up

http://www.noxenpa.com/snakes.html

June:

Market on the Pond

Dallas, PA

http://www.timesleader.com/community/Items_sought_for__lsquo_Market_on_the_Pond_rsquo__06-02-2010.html

June

Carbondale Art, Music and Wine Festival

Carbondale, PA

https://www.localwineevents.com/events/detail/304642/carbondales-music-art-wine-festival

July

30-31

ProjektFest 10

Dracula's Ball

http://projekt.com/projekt/festival/

On a personal front, we are currently considering relocating to Delaware, looking for a good place to live and work.

Have a happy summer!

Valerie

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount Memoria Day Weekend!

2010-05-28T16:29:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

Tons of new items listed in my Arena Creative shop!

Specials this weekend:
Ball chains with glass pendants are only $12.99, Snake chains with glass pendants are $15.99

25% off anything with turquoise (gem, color) - convo me for price change or check out/pay and I will refund the difference.

in my supply shop:
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/
30% off your entire order. convo me for price change or check out/pay and I will refund the difference.

Enjoy!

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discounts!!!

2010-05-14T18:42:00.000-07:00

New in my Arena Creative shop this weekend:

Happy Saturday all! Specials offered here are good until 12:01AM Monday 5/17/2010

at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ enjoy 25% off your entire purchase.
at http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ enjoy 35% off your entire purchase
at http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/ enjoy 45% off your entire purchase!

(Shipping is not subject to discount)

To take advantage of these specials you can check out and alert me that you have checked out and I will send you a revised paypal invoice, or if you opt to pay in full I will refund the discounted amount.

Any questions, please convo me!
Thanks!
Valerie Arena

New Blog Please visit

2010-05-11T13:58:00.001-07:00

I'm developing a new blog focusing on weddings and bridal needs.

Please come by, I'll be featuring various folks who can help your wedding day be extra special!

http://bringonthebridalparty.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Please follow!

The worst disease in the world is hate.

2010-05-08T13:26:00.000-07:00

The Cure

Indie Arie (listen to it if you get a chance)

There’s a girl who was raised to believe that love is suffering

She grows up and the man like a father gives her a wedding ring

Now she walks around up constant companion, our resentment, fear and sadness

The lack of laughter turns to cancer, this song is dedicated to her

The worst disease in the world

It’s not cancer, it’s not aids

The cure will not be found

By any physicist or scientist

Cause any cure living every single one of us

The worst disease in the world is hate

And the cure for hate is love

Oh love, oh love, oh love

Picture this:

There’s a boy who was abused when he was 12 years old

Now guilt lives in the pit of his stomach and even though he’s grown

He believes he deserves to be punished, now he lives his life past and reckless

Searching for love, helpless, this song is dedicated to him

The worst disease in the world

It’s not cancer, it’s not aids

The cure will not be found

By any physicist or scientist

Cause any cure living every single one of us

The worst disease in the world is hate

And the cure for hate is love

Oh love, oh love, oh love

It may seem

When I’m looking at the world through those kind of glasses

I believe that it’s so simple but sometimes it looks complicated

God’s love is like sunshine not be recognized

The most powerful energy in the universe

And all we have to do is use it

You may think

That there’s nothing in the world that you can do but that ain’t the truth

The fact of the matter is the battle world begins with you

Be the best person you can be

Pass those values to your family

And when you pray for those you love

Say a prayer for humanity

India Arie "The Cure"

Sale on Incense Burners now through Mothers Day!

2010-05-06T16:35:00.000-07:00

We've taken 50 percent off our incense burners for that hip Mom or anyone that loves to burn a nice stick of incense!

Were $24, now only $12! Handcarved! Comes with a little sampler of incense (see product description)
Have a great weekend and a great Mothers Day!

Cheers
Valerie
Arena Creative

Saturday Blog Shopper Specials!

2010-04-30T19:34:00.000-07:00

Short and sweet Saturday Blog Shoppers Specials: (Good til 11:59PM Sunday May 2nd)

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ Take 40 percent off any bracelet or anklet!
http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ Take 30% off anything in the ORiGINal ART section (art, prints, aceos, anything in the first category in my shop.)

http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ Take 10% off any order $10 or higher, 20% off any order $20 or higher, 30% off any order $30 or more, 40% off any order $40 or more.

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/ Take 33% off ANYTHING in the store!

How it works: Put item(s) in your cart, check out , pay and I will refund difference
OR
convo me with the item(s) you want and I will adjust the prices to reflect the discount.
Discount is on purchase price only, does not apply to shipping.

Saturday Blog Shoppers Special April 24 2010

2010-04-24T09:10:00.000-07:00

Saturday Bloggers, welcome.....
My special this weekend is......
20% off any entire order in http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ or http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

In http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ 40% off anything with COPPER or the color Copper (subject to broad interpretation hee) (no limit on number of items)

In http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ 50% off any EARRINGS!!! (no limit on # of earrings you purchase - all will qualify for 50% off)

These sales are not good with any other offers. These specials can not be combined on one item. Higher discount where applicable. (i.e. copper earrings would be 50% off)

Just convo me for the price adjustment - these sales are good until 12:01AM Monday4/26/2010 I will honor any convos sent prior to that time. I will be on throughout the weekend, and will alert you when the price has been changed for you. You can also go ahead and check out, pay in full with Paypal and note you would like your discount refunded to you via Paypal.

Thank you!
Cheers
Valerie

and now for something a little different...

2010-04-21T23:34:00.000-07:00

these are some lovely and artistic bowls, aren't they? however...look at the description... I did not know that those things came in small, medium and large....

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=13334067

Saturday Blog Shopper Special Discount

2010-04-16T17:22:00.000-07:00

Saturday Blog Shopper Specials

Lots of various specials today! Say you saw it here!

You can check out and pay and receive a refund on these specials (put Saturday Blog Special in the notes to seller) or you can convo me with the item(s) you want and I can adjust the price before you purchase the items! Many new items added this week!

Here's the weekend specials!

In the Arena Creative shop:

25% off anything/everything in my new section:
Stationery, Thank you cards, greeting cards, notecards, blank cards, birthday cards, cards, notes
http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6950138

20% off anything/everything in my new section:
Original Art, Art, Prints, Aceo, Asian Art, Paper Craft Art, Multimedia Art, Paintings, Oils, Acrylics, Extreme Art, Photography
http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6948538

In the Suppliez shop http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/
25% off your entire purchase (shipping excluded)! (no limit on # of items)

In the Somethingolde shop http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/
30% off your entire purchase (shipping excluded)!(no limit on # of items)

Happy Shopping! Have a fantastic weekend!
Valerie

And the winners are!

2010-04-15T12:13:00.000-07:00

And the winners are....
4th place, $10 credit in my somethingolde shop evans451
3rd place, $10 credit in my suppliez shop ctnyarnid

2nd place, $10 credit in my arenacreative shop cjohuls
1st place, goodie destash box and $20 credit in any shop soulinchains

I'll be emailing the winners right now!
Congrats!!!

Feeling so NOLA

2010-04-13T02:35:00.000-07:00

Feeling/mourning being away from New Orleans the past couple days. Its withered hand clutched my heart and never let go... My two trips there were filled with visions and feelings. I hope I can go back again someday perhaps to live for a few months, to feel it more fully.

My feelings have inspired a few new pieces that I created yesterday, have a look:

Saturday Blog Shopper Specials!!!!

2010-04-09T20:24:00.000-07:00

Click the title of this blog and it will take you to my "Sale Items" section - there are currently 180 items in that section. I am offering those who see this blog 40% off any and all "Sale Item" section items.
Simply send me a convo through Etsy with the item(s) you want and I will reprice them with the discounted 40% off and I'll convo you back to check out.

Happy Saturday! This special will run all day Saturday and all day Sunday 4/10 and 4/11 2010.
Ends at midnight 4/11. Discount will be valid for any convo requests made prior to midnight on 4/11/2010.

Come shop!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6535186

Your discount would mean that this item shown below would not be $10 but only $6!!

and this lovely necklace would not be 6.00 but only $3.60

Come browse through the 180 treasures in my Sale item section!

Have a great weekend!

Valerie

Arena Creative

Studio Hot off the Press Friday April 9 2010

2010-04-09T16:41:00.000-07:00

Both sets of earrings have the small silver caps on them now.

I changed the shorter 16 inch necklace (still 16 inch)

to be similar to the construction on the lime pop necklace.

another shot close up of the new one

Hot off the Press at Arena Studios for that Special Day!

2010-04-09T09:22:00.000-07:00

Pictures of the work in progress:

Modifications to the long 18 inch necklace

silver chain

2 double pearl dangles

2 single pearl dangles

5 brushed silver floral dangles

lobster claw clasp

Earrings, created 2nd pair, added small silver cap to 2nd pair...do you like with or without?

pictures of loose caps shown in the photo as well.

picture 2

Made you two extenders/shorteners a one inch and a two inch

These can be used to lengthen or shorten your necklaces to give you the best flow and length. This will allow you to position them at the length that looks best for your dress!

You can lengthen simply by adding on a extender, you can shorten by clipping the lobster to anywhere on the chain.

The lobsters and chain match the necklaces.

Here is your 16 inch necklace

three brushed silver floral drops

12 pearl drops

silver chain with lobster claw closure

and here is a side by side of both

I had a great time working on these! I personally love the short necklace!

In the making for that special day

2010-04-08T15:39:00.000-07:00

this is the 16 inch necklace and the center dangle is an additional one inch long bringing the front length to 9 inches from center of neck to end of longest pearl strand

The earrings shown with this piece have an upgraded sterling silver 925 stamped earwire (simple)

and the dangle is two inches long.

Here is an additional set of earrings that are shorter

The earrings have the upgraded 925 sterling earwires (same as above)

and the dangle is just over one inch long.

Here is a picture of the clasp on the back of the necklace.

What's new in the Arena Creative Studio?

2010-04-05T16:50:00.000-07:00

Check out our new handcarved woodcraft incense burners!
Here's one that is Alice in Wonderland inspired.
Currently in stock are red mushroom, white skull, white black and silver peace sign, blue and white star, black and white yin yang and yellow flower varieties. We can custom make one for you as well! Just let us know via an email or convo on Etsy. These are handcarved, hand painted and handcrafted by RC Sprague.To check them all out go to http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ to go to the listing for the mushroom incense, just click on the title above!
Here's my favorite, the mushroom!

And my 2nd favorite, the yin yang!

Saturday Blog Shoppers April 3, 2010

2010-04-02T17:46:00.000-07:00

Welcome Saturday Blog shoppers!

I've been busy listing new items in all my shops, please check them out!

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

This is a lovely recycled/repurposed "something old" piece.

The pearls come from a vintage thrift shop purchase, as does the chain. The goldtone Vintaj flower accent near the clasp, the goldplated wires in the pearls are new. It's 7.25 inches and can be easily made larger by request.

Check out all the details on this lovely piece at:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44017418

many of my recent listings are recycled or repurposed goods!

The lovely earrings below are so unique and on sale today for this weekends shoppers!

Full details can be found here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35585734

Buyers this weekend get a valuable coupon mailed with their order (for next purchase).

Selected items are on sale for this weekend. And we have a huge SALE section!

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

Saturday Blog Shoppers March 27 2010

2010-03-26T16:33:00.000-07:00

Saturday Blog Shoppers!
come visit me at
http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

I've got some specials in my Arena Creative shop just for you, some items marked way down! Spring and Easter oriented items I took discounts on today!
I've got tons of new stationery items and jewelry items since last week (at least 50 new items!!!)

I'd also like to invite you to check out my other shops:
http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

At suppliez you'll find a well stocked supply shop with great prices and very reasonable shipping! I just listed over fifty new items there yesterday! There's new gemstones, findings, focals and more!

Somethingolde is a fledgling shop, I'm working on it, it's not got a whole lot yet, but it seems I list a bunch and it sells off pretty quickly.

This weekend I'm sending out a valuable Arena Creative coupon with every paid order of any dollar amount from any of my shops!

I hope you'll check out all my new items!
Have a great weekend!
Valerie Arena

Saturday Blog Shopper Special! Be My Angel Polished Silver Bracelet

2010-03-19T20:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome Saturday Blog Shoppers!
Normally $21.99 -- on sale today $15!
Today's special is located at:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40080334
and pictured below:

This week one of my photos/pieces is featured in an article on Handmade News

http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4775

The bloodstone photo shown is one of my handcrafted pieces. This piece is currently available.

I recently had a Handmade Cafe feature:

http://cafehandmade.com/index.php/2010/03/in-the-studio-with-valerie-arena-arena-creative/

Saturday Blog Shoppers!

2010-03-12T16:55:00.000-08:00

Hello and Welcome!

Scroll down to check out the giveaway blog I posted a couple weeks ago - it's going on til mid April to celebrate my first year on Etsy! Any purchase from any of my shops = entries!

For my special Saturday Blog Shoppers! I'd like to earn your business! If you are a Saturday Blog Shopper and you make a purchase of anything other than an "intro pack" from Arena Creative this weekend please let me know you saw me here! I will be enclosing a special red envelope with special goodies! Theres a fantastic valuable coupon in the red envelope, and other little treasures! Please either send me a convo after your purchase or make a note in the notes to seller or paypal that you found me on Saturday Blog Shoppers!

Thank you!
Valerie Arena

Featured in Cafe Handmade this week!

2010-03-12T13:06:00.000-08:00

Click on the title to go to the article about Arena Creative, featured this week in Cafe Handmade! Thanks to them!

http://cafehandmade.com/index.php/2010/03/in-the-studio-with-valerie-arena-arena-creative/

Check us out! New Intro Packs in stock and more coming

2010-03-08T00:55:00.000-08:00

These special intro packs will give you a taste of what Arena Creative does and what you can expect when you purchase! Each special pack comes with a variety of items, including stationery, jewelry and an aceo. There is also a discount coupon that is very valuable included when you purchase your intro pack!

This is a wonderful pack of goodies!
Intro Pack A

Intro Pack B

Intro Pack C Arena Creative

Saturday Blog Shoppers! Specials for you!

2010-03-05T17:56:00.000-08:00

Saturday Blog Shoppers.... I'm offering discounts on some special items! (discounts already reflected in new price)

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

These items have been discounted today ONLY for the Saturday Blog Shoppers!

Take a look at these lovely earrings! 25% off!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35585042

Now only $14.99! was $19.99

Teal My Heart Bracelet

40% off today - now only $6, was $10

Beautiful Purple Swarovski and Gold chain set

50 percent off!!! Was $79, now $39 Special set!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34224789

For other great specials, check out the SALE section!
Thanks!
Valerie

Saturday Blog Shoppers! Check out my stationery items!

2010-02-26T12:11:00.000-08:00

To browse my shopsimply click on the title of this blog. It will take you to the main page of my shop. The sections are clearly marked and I have a huge B1G1 section going right now!

If you purchase from my shop this weekend, mention that you are a Saturday Blog Shopper and I'll include something extra!

Have a great weekend!

Arena Creative

Saturday Blog Shoppers! Check out my stationery items!

2010-02-20T13:42:00.000-08:00

Click the title of this blog to go to my shop!

Be sure to check out Saturday Blog Shoppers - link to the right!

Have a great weekend!

My First Etsy Anniversary Giveaway!

2010-02-16T00:07:00.000-08:00

April 14, 2010 will be my 1st year anniversary on Etsy. Starting today 2/16/2010 any purchase in any of my stores will equal entries in my drawing. Each dollar spent equals one entry. There is no minimum or maximum entry limit when purchasing. The drawing will occur on April 14th. All purchase through noon on April 14th will be entered in the drawing, as will any twitters or blogs that qualify up to noon April 14th.

Another way to get an entry is to twitter an item from my http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ store and send me a conversation here or in Etsy to tell me what and when you twittered. An additional way to get entries is to feature something from my arenacreative shop in your blog or blog about the shop in general. Each one of these is worth ten entries.

The first Etsy anniversary Giveaway prizes:
1st Prize: A smorgasborg of goodies, 3 large prints, bead and jewelry supply destash, necklaces, bracelets, all the items shown in the pictures shown in this blog. AND a $20 shopping spree in one of my shops. You check out with $20 in merchandise from one of my shops (shipping will be complimentary and your items will be sent with the other items.) and do not pay. These items will be added to your goodies!

2nd Prize Pick up to $10 in item(s) in my www.arenacreative.etsy.com shop and they will be sent to you free of charge.

3rd Prize Pick up to $10 in item(s) in my www.suppliez.etsy.com shop and they will be sent to you free of charge.

4th Prize Pick up to $10 in item(s) in my www.somethingolde.etsy.com shop and they will be sent to you free of charge.

Pictures of the special addition to the First Prize are included below.

Here's a list of some of the items included in this goodie package for first prize:

1 marble necklace

8x10 matted flag print

8x10 dragonfly collage print

8x10 dragonfly print

3 faux leather bracelets

1 silver plate vintage bracelet

1 large bag of mardi gras style beads

1 strand of small pearls

1 perfect work vintage button

1 bag of rose petals

4 black fabric with stars gift bags

1 wood and leather necklace

1 metal and cloth with hematite heart necklace

misc beads

4 pack tube with gemstones

1 princess style elaborate long necklace with crystals

1 wood and shell necklace

I look forward to the entries....let's get them started! Cheers!
Valerie

61 Entries

2010-02-14T15:40:00.001-08:00

in my Valentines Day drawing!

#35, gmdlampwork is the winner! Sending winning email now!

Congrats!

My backyard....

2010-02-10T09:52:00.000-08:00

I had to share this beautiful moment with you - I'm not a big fan of snow.... but I do like trains...and I am fortunate enough to have a train track in my back yard. I get to see trains going by maybe once a day, sometimes a few days pass and nothing. Sometimes OLD trains come by and sometimes the Circus trains comes by and park down a ways and walks their animals to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre, PA to their circus show area.

I've always liked trains, and fortunately these are not too loud. My Mom (R.I.P 8-1-2006) lived in Brady, NE for a while (I travelled there to be there with her and take care of her in 2005 when she had surgery on what was to be her demise -- her colon cancer....) She lived right near a train track which was really cool, but wow were those trains noisy! And they came through a lot! I like my trains, they are infrequent, quiet and remind me of my Mom.... ( before the train came....)

Anyway... here's some photos of the train that came through today. It has such a romantic look to it, doesn't it? (ps... these photos are the property of Valerie Arena, may not be used or reproduced without permission.) They will likely show up in some form in my Etsy shop... =) I opened the window of my studio and leaned out to get these pictures. (just the start of it)

Dear Prudence...

2010-02-03T12:59:00.000-08:00

Some random pics... for my wackies!
Prudence holds court above my monitor! (hmmm... what is that on my monitor?)

And the dog days of winter... what my dogs were doing while I was listing cards....

What is up in the studio today?

2010-01-30T17:27:00.000-08:00

Just listed some new card sets, some adult valentine cards, a ISIS inspired bracelet and a peace notecards set on Etsy. Check them out at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/ Doing a few St. Patricks Day items. Tomorrow will list a 5 pack of Irish themed notecards.

Waiting from some copper paint to dry, it's going on a delicious set of notecards tomorrow... stay tuned!

Finished up a cute Fairy ACEO today, always looking to trade ACEO's!

I started an ACEO book today. Saw an ideal photo book at A.C. Moore's today and got it going. I love ACEO's and wonder if I will fill the book by the end of the year.... I think I have about 8 in there now (none of mine, just what I have bought and traded with others!)

Found some wonderful additions to my supply collection at A.C. Moore's today...

It is soooo cold here in PA today. It's been zero. I feel sick, that is how cold it is. I am in a constant state of goosepimples. brrrr.

Arizona heat.... I always have said I don't think I could stand it again (after living there for 30 plus years)
BUT... I am beginning to change my mind.

The Mohegan Sun Casino in Wilkes Barre is going to be hiring/training 500 folks as dealers. They just approved table games here in PA and the casino is ready to get started. I put in my application, just to see if I would have any luck. I've got an odd smattering of job applications in, it's like I am just trying to find my niche!

Here's some photos of my pooches: Warlock in the sweater, Bear in the scarf! (Both items purchased handmade from Etsy!)

Cheers!

V. @ ArenaCreative

Destash drawing on February 14th

2010-01-26T02:29:00.000-08:00

customers of http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ -- every dollar in purchases will equal one entry in my destash drawing starting today 1/26/10 and ending 2/13/2010 at midnight. Drawing will be during the day on 2/14/10.
I am attaching pictures of the destash. It's huge. It weighs 1 pound, two ounces.
It has a little bit of everything, lots of nice pearls, beads, charms, copper, pewter and more.
Another way to enter the drawing is to twitter something from my arenacreative.etsy.com shop.
Send me a convo or note here with your twitter username so I can follow you! I am ValerieArena on twitter.
Each twitter that features an item from my arenacreative shop equals an entry. Limit five entries per day via twitter. No limit in entries from purchases. If you purchase from my http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/ shop, you needn't do anything. I will record the entries and use random.com to secure my winner on Feb 14, 2010.
Thanks!!!!!

Any questions, convo me!

Hearts for Haiti

2010-01-22T19:42:00.000-08:00

My little contribution... to the Hearts for Haiti (Doctors without Borders) fundraiser.

These will be coming up for sale on the Hearts for Haiti website soon hopefully. I have donated these items to them.

Please visit their shop and consider a purchase to help the cause. Thanks!

Almost time to breathe....

2009-12-19T13:57:00.001-08:00

It's been a bit hectic, some decent sales and I've got some last minute specials in my shop in case of any last minute shoppers.

I've moved up into the functional attic space this week also....so have been getting my studio set up and had my first working time in it yesterday - it was very fruitful... I listed many new items last night!

I'm personally looking forward to the new year... I hope to have some major changes in 2010.

Just got a new banner in my shop, thanks to the great vision of Urthwerm!

Happy Holidays to all, and a joyous and properous 2010!!!!!

Best,

Arena Creative

December giveaway!!!!!!

2009-12-16T06:51:00.000-08:00

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 43 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Our winner is KraftChicDesigns!

Thank you all, I had 316 entries in this contest! Look for another groovy drawing coming soon!

Best,
Valerie

Arena Creative

(Photo: From the Arena Creative gallery space at International Art in Atlanta, GA)

Christmas giveaway time is nearing!

2009-12-13T13:15:00.000-08:00

Scroll down for my Christmas giveaway (on 2nd page I think)
its almost time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A few more days and the winner is chosen! I can't wait!

Always need more space!

2009-12-09T17:01:00.000-08:00

Moving up! Up to the attic that is! Tomorrow we move everything up there...it's a huge liveable space and it's been doing nothing so with my son here to stay - he's just got a small bed in my bedroom studio right now.... it's time to do it.

Looking forward to more organization, more space and more time because of the space and organization! yea!

SALES, SALES and more SALES

2009-11-28T02:01:00.001-08:00

SALES GALORE!

Come and check out my shop(s)!

JEWELRY AND ART, PRINTS AND HOUSEHOLD DECOR
www.arenacreative.etsy.com
Specials:
Designer jewelry at excellent prices:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6535226

BLACK FRIDAY/CYBER MONDAY SALES.... Special #1: Free International shipping on orders over $100.*******************Special #2: We are also offering 50% off our fine art originals!!! That is 50% off the price that is listed! That is a discount from $15 all the way up to $1250 depending on the listed price of your purchase!!! (Prices range from 29.99 to 2500.00) This discount applies to ALL items in the Art Original category in our shop located here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6070660How to get your discount!: Send me an email/conversation and identify the item(s) you want. I will change the price and shipping and email you back when it is ready for you to check out with the discounted price(s) and then you can put items in your cart, check out and proceed to Paypal for payment processing.

And don’t forget the over 100 items under $10!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6535186

www.somethingolde.etsy.com
Specials: I went in and sliced prices, $5, here, $10 here, $30 here….lots of price drops made today! Vintage carafes, dinnerware, jewelry, Gucci, etc….
I have a special under $10 section:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/somethingolde?section_id=6535348

www.suppliez.etsy.com
Specials:
Preparing for Christmas or Holiday cards? I’ve got HP Holiday photo cards (40 of them) with 40 matching envelopes in their original box, with the cd and all! Never mind waiting for your order or not knowing if it’s going to look right – print your own!!! I’ve got three in stock
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34221758

Excellent prices and selection on findings and focals!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/suppliez?section_id=6495196

Also carrying pearls, acrylic jewelry supplies, paper supplies and more.

A special treasury

2009-11-22T14:30:00.001-08:00

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=96090

Treasury!

2009-11-22T08:55:00.000-08:00

New treasury of interest: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=76541

Scroll down my blog to see the specials for the holidays

Cheers

BLACK FRIDAY AND CYBER MONDAY SPECIALS

2009-11-21T19:09:00.000-08:00

HOLIDAY SPECIALS!!!!!

MAJOR SALES!

We are offering a great variety of specials this holiday season!

www.arenacreative.etsy.com

Simple no hassle prices: Our $10 and under and under $20 to $10 sections are plain and simple put it in your cart and check out items!!! You'll find our shipping charges are nominal and we give free shipping on most 2nd and additional items.
ALSO we are offering

Free International shipping on orders over $100. AND...

We are also offering 50% off our fine art originals!!! That is 50% off the price that is listed! That is a discount from $15 all the way up to $1250 depending on the listed price of your purchase!!! (Prices range from 29.99 to 2500.00) This fine art discount applies to ALL items in the Art Original category in our shop located here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/arenacreative?section_id=6070660

How to get your discount: Send me an email/conversation through ETSY and identify the item(s) you want. I will change the price and shipping and email you back when it is ready for you to check out with the discounted price(s) and then you can put item(s) in your cart, check out and proceed to Paypal for payment processing.
***************************************************************
AND...savings for smaller budgets: (this cannot be combined with any other special offer but CAN be used on items in the under $10 and $20 and under categories and any other normally priced merchandise. Shipping costs apply if stated in item description. Combined shipping is available on many items.

COUPON CODE: SAVE30OFF99 Put 99 dollars or more of merchandise in your cart (price before shipping) and save $30 off merchandise total.

COUPON CODE: SAVE20OFF70 Put 70 dollars or more of merchandise in your cart (price before shipping) and save $20 off merchandise total.

COUPON CODE: SAVE10OFF50 Put 50 dollars or more of merchandise in your cart (price before shipping) and save $10 off merchandise total.

How to get your discount: Put items in cart. Check out and commit to buy. PUT YOUR DISCOUNT CODE in the NOTES TO SELLER BOX!!! I will then send you an invoice with the correct discounted amount from PAYPAL.

Thank you for looking!!! Happy Holidays

Winner! Nov. Goodies from suppliez.etsy.com

2009-11-19T22:39:00.000-08:00

Congrats Ann F of MA - winner of the Nov. Goody Bag from www.suppliez.etsy.com!!!!

Look for drawing announcements for suppliez.etsy.com and somethingolde.etsy.com (drawing for arenacreative.etsy.com announced previously)

Good luck!

Gift packaging available! No extra cost

2009-11-19T21:57:00.000-08:00

Hi! I offer free gift packaging at no extra cost in all of my shops!

http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

Here's some pictures of a package I sent out recently. We offer wrapping paper, tissue paper, adornments, cards, bows, gift bags and gift boxes. We have a variety of supplies and will make a suggestion if you don't mention your preferences.

Have a great day!

Arena Creative

Christmas Giveaway!

2009-11-08T10:25:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for the holidays, my shops are going to be celebrating the opportunity to give!

I've got one gift package planned so far, and the way you get in on the drawing for it is simple:

any one of these will get you an entry each:

1. Twitter an item or my shop in general (arenacreative.etsy.com) (up to one entry daily)

2. Feature or write about/show an item or my shop in general (arenacreative.etsy.com)(up to one entry daily)

3. Purchase an item (1 entry per dollar purchased, unlimited) from my shop (arenacreative.etsy.com).

4. Follow my blog (1 entry per person)

Please be sure to let me know if you twitter (send me your twitter user name) anything or blog anything (send me the blog link.)

Each entry will be recorded in a notebook with a number. I will have my son randomly pick a number for the winner(s). That number will correspond to a person and that person will be getting a nice surprise!

My other shops will be starting drawings around the 19th of November. Stay tuned!
http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

This drawing will run from today until December 16th. It is my hope to get the package to the recipient by Christmas.

One winner will receive the nautical handcrafted bracelet and necklace and 2 crazy free form rings. The necklace is 18 inches long, the pendant is another one and a half inches long. The bracelet will fit best a seven or seven and a half inch wrist. The rings are basically formable, but likely good for size 8 or 9. These are all handcrafted items. The necklace and bracelet come in a glasstop presentation box.

Let the holidays and the giving begin! I'm also looking to feature folks on this blog, please write me if interested. Thanks!

Tradaholics having a pre Black Friday sale!

2009-11-03T13:55:00.000-08:00

Yea! Looking forward to participating in this and shopping in this! $10 and under sales by Tradaholics on ETSY!
Time: November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009
I will make sure all my shops are stocked with $10 and under items and will post more info as it becomes available!

New items in Arena Creative

2009-11-03T12:02:00.000-08:00

Been busy working on new jewelry items!! Here's a few of the latest additions
at http://www.arenacreative.etsy.com/

20 percent off on vintage this weekend 10/22-10/25

2009-10-22T02:39:00.000-07:00

Any purchase and all purchases made this weekend 10/22-25 receive a 20% refund via Paypal once paid for via paypal. This is good at my shop at:

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

We have some great vintage stuff there!

Here's a few examples:

Nov. 19th Drawing for Goodies

2009-10-22T02:27:00.000-07:00

I've opened a new shop.... http://www.suppliez.etsy.com/

Each item you purchase will get you an entry into a drawing for the giveaway.

If you wish to enter without purchase, please convo me via my etsy shop (URL above) and show me a URL where you have tweeted or blogged about this shop or a particular item in the shop!

This will get you an entry.

Also, follow me on this blog, please!

Make sure I have your name and way to contact you and proof of the blog/tweet.

I am ValerieArena on twitter.

The pictures above are some of the items in the drawing. More will be added to fill the tin and probably some overflow items as well!! The winners will be chosen randomly on Nov. 19th and the gift will be shipped out on the 20th. I will be having a new drawing for Nov. 20th-December 18th. I'll be thinking up something good! I'll update you toward Nov. 19th.

Update: 11/19/2009: Congratulations Ann F. of MA!!!! You won!

For those who love vintage!

2009-10-15T14:55:00.001-07:00

Vintage vintage vintage! It's a hot commodity right now and something whose time has come!

I have opened a little vintage oriented shop on etsy!

http://www.somethingolde.etsy.com/

Something Olde - items from 1880-1980.

I am also in the process of opening two additional shops. I love Etsy!

Blog featured in Council Chronicle NCTE magazine

2009-09-27T17:06:00.000-07:00

Just found that my blog about Pennsylvania natural beauty writing gallery is shown in this months magazine! Very cool. Thanks NCTE!

Tuesday and it's HOT!

2009-08-18T13:17:00.000-07:00

Jazz Musicians by RC Sprague - art print

Trying to stay focused and not focus on the heat. I'm from Arizona so really this is NOTHING compared to AZ heat BUT with the humidity and my fibromyalgia I am just dying dying dying. ack. Have to go out and run an errand in an hour and NOT looking forward to it!

I've been listing some new items today, new prints. Here's a sample of what's up today!

Revvin by RC Sprague - art print

CHECK OUT BYJANELLE!!!!

Also, I'd like to mention another fellow ETSY seller whom I purchased jewelry components from and their service and quality is excellent! Check them out if you need anything! Thanks ByJanelle! I got some terrific copper components, Swarovski crystals and ear wires.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5192058

New items coming to our Etsy shop

2009-08-17T10:55:00.000-07:00

Having moved around a lot last year, we are still unpacking a lot of completed items from our studio. I'm always making jewelry so those seem to be listed frequently, but the home decor items we have made have been in the background so I'm finally finding time to get these up on Etsy!

I listed the first two items this afternoon, check them out, give me some feedback!

Both feature prints of original work from RC Sprague, my sweetheart.

Look for a LOT more in the next few days. We are likely going fishing tomorrow, so will be taking a little break tomorrow.

Have a wonderful week!

Valerie

Arena Creative

Making art out of a broken dish

2009-07-07T11:56:00.001-07:00

I had a terra cotta candle holder that was like a square plate with corners that had an upward rise to them. Over the years it became discolored, the edge of one corner got severely chipped and it started to crack from years of heat and candle wax.

I cleaned it up and put it in a bag and smashed it up. I then ground it up to get rid of any large pieces and then used it in my paint to give my paint a wonderful texture.

You would be amazed at what wonderful textures and additions you can achieve by adding something interesting to the mix! In addition I had found a piece of fuzzy string on the street when I was in the process of creating this piece and it ended up in the piece as well.

Piece is entitled "Earth Textures", acrylic, recycled fiber and recycled texture on canvas, by Valerie Arena 2008

If you like this concept and/or this piece, check out this contest at:
http://www.greenwala.com/greenwala_contests/all/5-Choose-to-Reuse-Sponsored-by-Hewlett-Packard-HP/entries/all/56-Making-art-out-of-a-broken-dish

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Tree

2009-07-07T11:28:00.001-07:00

As a Reiki master, touching something gives me an exchange of energy. The trees have a wonderful energy and this photo and poem express my feelings about trees.

Photo taken in Sedona, (Oak Creek Canyon) Arizona. Poem written by me, Valerie Arena.

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Mexican Food made easy!

2009-07-05T21:51:00.001-07:00

Ok, I live in Pennsylvania, but I spent over thirty years in Arizona. I have travelled across the United States and through Mexico and I would have to say that in Arizona you will find the richest selection of Mexican style food and you will find that there are many "varieties" of "Mexican" food. Most variations are regionally influenced. For example here are some of the varieties I am familiar with:

New Mexican
Mexican/Mexican American
Latin/Latin-American
Southwestern
Sonoran
Tex-Mex (Texas/Mexico)
Oaxacan
Spanish
Cal-Mex (California/Mexican)

I have always loved Mexican style food and often my cooking has shown this influence. Let me share with you a very simple Mexican influenced recipe that takes few ingredients, little time and is relatively inexpensive. I am providing two recipes, one for 20 enchiladas which is great for potlucks or family gatherings (trust me you will be getting compliments!) and one for an enchilada casserole for a family of 4 (simple and inexpensive!):

(Note, these recipes are strictly the meat version: you can substitute or add in refried beans in place of or in addition to the ground beef. The taste will be significantly altered but if you enjoy refried beans, you may wish to try. Substitution guide: same ounces of refried beans to substitute for same ounces of ground beef.)

BUDGET and Time SAVER RECIPE: Enchilada Casserole
1 can 24 oz red enchilada sauce ($1.50)
1 lb ground beef ($2)
1 pkg 8 inch (8 ct) flour tortillas ($1.70)
1 8oz bag of mild cheddar cheese - shredded ($2)
Costs: $7.20 - feeds four
Salt and pepper to taste

Possible Add ins (whatever you have on hand: garlic (fresh, minced, dry, garlic powder), onions, green onions, scallions, cilantro, fresh or dry parsley, rosemary, oregano, fresh tomatos chopped, whatever you like and have handy)

Take a deep pan (preferably 2 inches deep, 6 to 8 inches wide, ten inches long)
Spread 4 oz enchilada sauce on bottom of pan.

Brown your ground beef in a pan, add in 6 ounces of enchilada sauce, salt, pepper, other add ins as you like, 4 oz of cheese (certainly optional if you don't dig cheese) and cook thoroughly making sure all meat is browned and all cheese melted and seasoned to your liking. Turn heat off and get ready to assemble your casserole:

Take 2 tortillas and place in bottom of pan in a way that covers the whole bottom of the pan. You can use an additional tortilla to fill in any gaps or break the tortillas to fit the pan. Spread half of your meat mixture on top of the tortillas, cover with 2 additional tortillas, covering the meat fully, spread the other half of the meat mixture over that layer of tortilla, covering again with 2 additional tortillas, covering the meat mixture entirely. Pour the remainder (14 oz) of the enchilada sauce over the top of that level of tortilla, covering completely. Cover with the remainder (4 oz) of cheese and any other items you wish (scallions, sliced tomatos, ?)

Heat for 30 minutes at 350. Take out of oven, let cool for ten minutes, cut into squares, serve and Enjoy! Optional garnishes: lettuce, tomatos, green onions/scallions, avacado, sour cream.

LARGE QUANTITY RECIPE: Yield 20 enchiladas
2 cans enchilada sauce (red, 2 - 24 oz or larger) (Walmart has them for about $1.50 each)
3 lbs ground beef (75% - 90% will work best) (purchased on sale at $1.87/lb )
2 eight ounce bags of shredded mild cheddar cheese (typically cost $2 a bag)
20 flour tortillas ( 8 inch works well - typically 10 to 12 in a bag $1.99 a bag)
Costs: under $20
Seasonings for the meat: Here is where you can make your own decisions; I typically enjoy cilantro (fresh) or chopped green onions or scallions, salt, black pepper, oregano, Trader Joes 21 Seasoning Salute, Garlic (fresh/minced or chopped or powdered garlic or garlic salt if you have no fresh garlic) You can really choose what you want here but I'd suggest no sweet spices!

Cooking the meat filling: For convenience I pick up two aluminum lasagna pans that can be left at the family event/potluck if need be. If you are cooking at home, you can use any pan that will accomodate what quantity you are cooking and preferably one that is at least 2 inches deep to keep your enchiladas nice and moist.
I use my Wok to cook this large quantity of ground beef. I start out with three large tablespoons of minced garlic, three large tablespoons of either Oregano or Trader Joes 21 seasoning salute, 6 chopped scallions (greens included) in the wok as it heats and I stir the seasonings around. I then start adding in my beef seperating it for thorough cooking. As it's cooking I add salt and pepper limitedly (1 to 2 teaspoons of each) and 12 ounces of enchilada sauce.
When it's completely browned I taste and add more salt and pepper to my liking. You will then dump one bag of mild cheddar cheese (8 0z) into this mixture, stir and let melt completely. Turn off the heat and get ready to assemble!

Assembling your enchiladas:
Spread 4 oz of enchilada sauce on the bottom of each of your pans, covering the entire bottom of the pan. Place an individual tortilla on a plate (paper plate works fine) spoon enough meat mixture towards one end of the tortilla, spreading horizontally, creating a 1 and a half inch to 2 inch wide and approximately 4 to 5 inch long strip of meat, take the bottom curve of the tortilla that is closest to the horizontal strip of the meat and begin rolling with the first roll covering the meat entirely, continue to roll until the enchilada becomes a large cigar-like tube. place in the pan. Continue until you have filled your pan tightly. In a typical rectangular cake or lasagna pan (9x13) you should be able to fit 10 enchiladas. Once the pans are full, pour approximately 14 oz of enchilada sauce over each pan, taking your spoon and spreading the sauce thoroughly over the entire enchiladas (this keeps the tortilla from getting hard while cooking.) Spoon excess sauce from the sides up over the ends and sides of enchiladas until you have covered them thoroughly.
(Optional but adds yum factor: Spread 4 oz of shredded mild cheddar cheese over the top of the enchiladas, feel free to sprinkle any excess meat mixture over the top of the enchiladas as well, and possible some chopped scallions if you like.)

Cook at 350 for 30 minutes, enchiladas should be hot and bubbly. (Leftover refrigerated Enchiladas can be easily reheated in the microwave on a microwave safe plate approximately 2 minutes for a plate with one enchilada on it.)
Enjoy!

Seeking writers - Pennsylvanian topics - National Day On Writing

2009-07-05T21:45:00.000-07:00

Hello, I am curating a gallery at the NCTE National Gallery of Writing. The gallery is called Natural Pennsylvania. Submissions should reflect on the natural resources and beauties of Pennsylvania. Poetry, articles and any applicable media are acceptable. Submissions are subject to approval and acceptance. Please read gallery submission guidelines at the site.

Must focus on the natural aspects of Pennsylvania; i.e. coal industry, other industries, nature; i.e water, land, foliage, forest, etc. Entries should be educational and descriptive in nature.

http://galleryofwriting.org/galleries/88427

Arena Creative is in the house.....

2009-05-31T21:22:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Arena Creative's blog.
This will be updated shortly, just getting started here.

I've started putting my inventory on Etsy and I've had minimal sales, so I'm always looking for ways to improve my sales!

I'll be posting about my experiences, upcoming shows and our studio shortly.

Best,
Arena Creative